DOH: Legionellosis Advisory

New York State (NYS) has a high burden of Legionellosis. Clinical suspicion for the possibility of Legionnaires’ disease coupled with culture of respiratory secretions is critical to the identification of and intervention in community clusters. Legionellosis occurs year-round, with increased incidence during the summer and early fall and cannot be distinguished from other causes of pneumonia on clinical or radiologic grounds and requires diagnostic testing in hospitalized or at-risk patients with suspected pneumonia.

The attached advisory details identification, testing and reporting requirements for Legionnaires’ disease.

For questions, please send an e-mail to epiLegionella@health.ny.gov.

NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20